UI asked to explain delayed crime alert with #ExplainIowa campaign

The hashtag campaign #ExplainIowa began today, demanding an explanation from University of Iowa officials for their lag time in issuing a crime alert following a reported assault. The alleged assault occurred on Saturday, Apr. 30 and was not reported to Iowa City Police Department until Monday, May 2. The University of Iowa did not issue a crime alert until the morning of Wednesday, May 4.

The UIPD is working closely with ICPD to investigate the matter for the purpose of pursuing criminal charges. #explainIowa

UI spokesperson Jeneane Beck said the school first learned of the incident on late Tuesday afternoon and UI Police issued a Crime Alert on Wednesday morning after receiving details from an ICPD report.